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39-Country Immigration Processing Ban 
Federal Litigation Information

If you are a citizen by birth of one of the affected countries and you have a pending immigration case, you may be eligible to join a federal lawsuit seeking to resume immigration processing.

Were You Born in One of the Affected Countries?

If you are a citizen by birth of one of the affected countries and you have a pending immigration case, you may be eligible to join a federal lawsuit seeking to resume immigration processing.

Deadline to join: March 20, 2026

Important Disclosure

Canero Fadul Reis Law (CFR Law) is not involved in this litigation and does not receive compensation for sharing this information.

This page is provided for client awareness only. If you choose to participate, IMMpact Litigation will represent you in this lawsuit.

What is the 39-country processing ban?

​​The White House, DHS, and the Department of State announced a policy resulting in a full suspension of immigration processing affecting individuals from certain countries. This impacts the ability to:

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  • Enter the United States

  • Obtain a U.S. visa abroad

  • Receive immigration benefits through USCIS

What does the lawsuit challenge?

The lawsuit challenges:

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  • The June and December 2025 travel bans

  • DHS (USCIS) and Department of State implementation of the ban on entry, visa issuance, and immigration applications

  • Related guidance including the policy alert (Nov. 27, 2025) and policy memo (Dec. 2, 2025)

The lawsuit will seek a preliminary injunction to push for resumption of processing as quickly as possible.

Who may be eligible to join?

You may qualify if:

  • You are a citizen by birth of one of the 39 affected countries (or hold Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents), and

  • You have any immigration application or petition pending with USCIS or the Department of State.

What cases can be impacted by the ban?

This policy is described as affecting ALL USCIS processing and ALL visa issuance abroad, including but not limited to:

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  • Diversity Visa (DV Lottery)

  • I-130, I-485

  • I-129, I-140

  • I-90, I-131, I-765

  • I-129F

  • N-400
    …and other immigration filings.

List of affected countries

Afghanistan, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Burkina Faso, Burma, Burundi, Chad, Cote d’Ivoire, Cuba, Dominica, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Gabon, Haiti, Iran, Laos, Libya, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Republic of the Congo, Senegal, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Syria, Tanzania, The Gambia, Togo, Tonga, Turkmenistan, Venezuela, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and individuals holding Palestinian-Authority-issued travel documents.

Cost to join

$2,500 per applicant (one-time fee).


No additional attorney fees or costs are expected for the District Court phase.
Payment is non-refundable once the case is filed.

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Payment methods: credit card or eCheck (per IMMpact’s policy).

How to join (3 steps)

  1. Review the FAQ to confirm you qualify and understand the process.

  2. Complete the online engagement letter and declaration generator.

  3. Pay the participation fee.

*CFR Law is not affiliated with IMMpact Litigation and does not provide legal advice regarding this lawsuit. Participation is voluntary. For questions about eligibility, risks, or litigation strategy, please refer to IMMpact’s official materials.

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